Monsters, Magic, and Memory: Inside Errick Nunnally’s preternatural world
There used to be an old, elevated train system in Boston, spanning from the Roxbury area to downtown. Dark and dirty, it wasn’t exactly glamorous, but beneath it sat a […]
Events:
Howard Gardiner Cushing: A Harmony of Line and Color
July 12 - December 31Liz Collins
Motherlode.
July 19, 2025 - January 1, 2026ERIC-PAUL RIEGE
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September 3 - December 7A Shared Journey
September 13, 2025 - March 5, 2026This Is a Thing, Recent Gifts to Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, 2020–2025
September 14, 2025 - March 1, 2026Revelations! Education: Behind The Curtain – In Words and Images
Reception: Sept 17, 4:30 – 7pm.
September 15 - December 11The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026Festive Fine Arts & Artisans Holiday Marketplace
November 1 - December 23DENNY MOERS / BC CRANE / JONATHAN SHARLIN
Reception: Thursday, November 20, 5 – 8 pm.
November 20 - December 10
From Letters to Lyrics: Kufa Castro finds home and builds community in RI’s Hispanic music scene
I had the pleasure of sitting down to meet with Leandro “Kufa” Castro at El Eden restaurant on Broad Street in PVD’s West End, where the aromas of hearty Dominican […]
Paint with a Purpose: AGONZA’s Mural Battle returns to PVDFest to transform public art into political action
Do you ever have those seasons where you become hyper fixated on a specific interest for a time? I’ve been through many, whether it’s one musical artist, a new TV […]
The African Alliance of Rhode Island: Reclaiming roots and reuniting diaspora communities through food
In the parking lot of Temple of Restoration church in Pawtucket, I was amazed to experience not just a pop-up farmers market (where I was able to procure some truly […]
Chalumeau Releases BLUE: The magic of live performance is alive and well
The evening of August 7 might have been just another ordinary Thursday night had I not walked into The Met in Pawtucket. Stepping inside felt like being transported back in […]
Gather Ice Cream Releases PVDFest Flavor: What blueberry cheesecake ice cream taught me about community
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on this, and however controversial it may be, I’m just going to come out and ask this question: “Who doesn’t love ice cream?” […]
Trash to treasure: Jourdan Christopher’s One Oak Artwear transforms fashion waste into sustainable style
While most people are groggily searching for the snooze button at 7am, then reluctantly rousing themselves out of bed, you can bet on finding local designer Jourdan Christopher already at […]
as220’s Foo Fest Returns: Celebrating 40 years of creative resistance
A whole lot can happen in six years. Since AS220 hosted its last Foo Fest, the world has shifted on its axis. We’ve lived through a global pandemic, navigated yet […]
Providence’s Independent Bookstore Scene: A love letter to the local literary landscape
Providence, Rhode Island is a city known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and close-knit community. One of the city’s best-kept secrets? Its diverse and welcoming collection of independent […]
Grace Darko: Bridging worlds through sound and story
Grace Darko’s music serves as a bridge, connecting the vibrancy of African heritage with the pulse of American jazz and soul. As a first-generation African American woman carving out her […]